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MLB Moves Draft to Saturday, Futures Game to Sunday in 2026 All-Star Week Overhaul

MLB links the Philadelphia schedule change to fresh media-rights deals with defined national windows.

Jul 26, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A general view of the official logo for the 2018 All-Star Game during a press conference prior to the game between the Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images.
Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred before game three of the 2025 MLB World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The reworked format begins with the 2026 All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, marking the first schedule shift since the Draft joined the week in 2021 and the Futures Game moved to Saturday in 2022.
  • The 2026 MLB Draft is set for Saturday, July 11, with the first hour on NBC and the remainder airing on MLB Network and Peacock.
  • The Futures Game shifts to Sunday and will air on NBC, giving top prospects a dedicated national window after previously playing on Saturdays.
  • The T-Mobile Home Run Derby remains on Monday with coverage on Netflix, and the All-Star Game stays on Tuesday on FOX.
  • MLB announced a new Sunday event featuring former players and celebrities with details to come, and finalized a six-year PitchCom agreement extending through the 2031 season.